The Brief
- A new Florida law is targeting drivers who push water into homes.
- It’s the first hurricane season that police have the ability to cite for the offense.
- Homeowners are encouraged to document violations.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Pete police are warning drivers that plowing through flooded streets could cost you.
For the first time, officers have the authority to issue tickets to motorists who create damaging wakes by driving too fast through high water. The crackdown comes after local lawmakers successfully pushed a bill through Tallahassee aimed at protecting flood-prone neighborhoods statewide.
The backstory:…